Description
Our Howa Fence Line 308 Win is a Fence Line bolt gun in .308 Winchester. It comes with a 22-inch threaded barrel, a Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock and 4-round capacity. It sells for $604, and it’s in stock. Most buyers pick it for deer, hogs, black bear and targets.
What you get with the Howa Fence Line 308 Win
Howa’s Fence Line rifles are built for hunters who are hard on gear. Cerakote on the barrel and receiver resists rust and scratches, and the brake on the threaded muzzle takes some bite out of recoil.
Howa Machinery has built the 1500 action in Japan since 1979. It uses a one-piece bolt with two locking lugs and a 90-degree lift, plus a three-position safety. The middle position lets you cycle the bolt and unload with the safety on.
The HACT (Howa Actuator Controlled Trigger) is a two-stage trigger. There’s a light take-up stage, then a crisp break, which makes it easier to shoot well from field positions. The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 at the muzzle and ships with a thread protector, ready for a brake or can. It ships with a muzzle brake installed, which noticeably cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise.
Why .308 Winchester?
The .308 Winchester came out in 1952 as the commercial version of what became the 7.62x51mm NATO. It’s one of the most common big-game and target rounds in the world. It handles deer, hogs, black bear and, with good bullets, elk at moderate range. It’s also a classic target round, and ammo is easy to find in almost any store.
Factory loads run from 125 to 180 grains, with 150, 165, 168 and 175 grain bullets the most common. The 1:10 twist handles all of them. If you want the technical side, the SAAMI centerfire rifle standard covers chamber dimensions and pressure. Here’s the history of the .308 Winchester too.
Howa Fence Line 308 Win specifications
- Model: Howa Fence Line
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 inches
- Muzzle: threaded 1/2×28
- Twist rate: 1:10
- Stock: Prairie Reaper camo synthetic stock
- Magazine capacity: 4 rounds
- Overall length: 45.25 inches
- Trigger: HACT two-stage
- Safety: three-position
- Muzzle device: muzzle brake
- Barreled action finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- Sights: none, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Price: $604
Who should buy it
If your rifle rides in a truck, gets rained on and leans against fence posts, the Cerakote and camo stock are made for that life.
Picking ammunition
Every rifle has loads it likes. Buy two or three different factory loads, shoot groups with each at 100 yards and stick with the one that groups best. For hunting, use a bullet built for the game you’re after, and save the cheap full metal jacket ammo for practice.
Before the season, check your state’s rules on legal cartridges and hunter education. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a good starting point for public land hunting and state contacts.
Getting it zeroed
Bring a solid rest, a few targets and at least two boxes of ammo. Start at 25 yards to get on paper, then move to 100 and make your final adjustments with three-shot groups. The .308 Winchester really shines past 300 yards, so once you’re zeroed, it’s worth getting time at longer distances and writing down your drops.
Howa Fence Line 308 Win vs similar Howa rifles
Here’s how it stacks up against similar rifles we carry:
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Prairie Reaper: chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Creedmoor Scorched Earth: chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and a Scorched Earth finish, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6.5 Grendel Prairie Reaper: chambered in 6.5 Grendel, $604
- Howa Fence Line 6mm ARC Prairie Reaper: chambered in 6mm ARC, $604
You can also browse all Howa 1500 Fence Line Rifles and Howa 308 Win Rifles, or see every Howa bolt action rifle we stock.
Breaking in and cleaning the Howa Fence Line 308 Win
You don’t need a long break-in routine. Clean the bore after the first few range sessions to get the copper out, then clean it whenever accuracy starts to drop off. Keep a thin coat of oil on exposed steel, especially after a wet day in the field.
How buying a rifle online works
Federal law requires rifles bought online to go through a licensed dealer. Pick an FFL near you at checkout, and we’ll ship the Howa Fence Line 308 Win there. You’ll complete the paperwork and background check when you pick it up. The ATF questions and answers page covers federal transfer rules. Some states and cities add waiting periods or other limits.
Howa Fence Line 308 Win FAQ
What caliber is the Howa Fence Line 308 Win?
It’s chambered in .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist.
How many rounds does it hold?
It holds 4 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber.
Does it come with a scope?
No. You pick the scope; the receiver is ready for bases and rings.
Is the barrel threaded?
Yes. The thread pitch is 1/2×28.
Get the Howa Fence Line 308 Win while it’s in stock
Add the Howa Fence Line 308 Win to your cart now for $604. If you’d like a second opinion first, get in touch.
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